Seattle Fire Department: Black History Month 2022

Press release from the Seattle Fire Department :

William Mace

February 16, 2022

Black Lives Matter public art outside of Seattle City Hall – Photo credit City of Seattle

This Black History Month 2022, the Seattle Fire Department would like to recognize our Black employees, both present and former, who have served our communities.

At every level of the Seattle Fire Department, Black employees help guide this organization and we express our gratitude for their contributions.

“For me, Black History Month is a time to give thanks and reflect on so many who have come before me and have made so many significant contributions to our society. Personally, I reflect and have appreciation on these contributions daily and try to recognize how they have impacted my life.” Seattle Fire Chief, Harold Scoggins.

“For me, Black History Month is a time to give thanks and reflect on so many who have come before me and have made so many significant contributions to our society. Personally, I reflect and have appreciation on these contributions daily and try to recognize how they have impacted my life.”

Events and readings:

Black History Month in Seattle – City of Seattle

Dreaming Black Histories – City of Seattle IT

Stories on Black History Month – South Seattle Emerald

How to celebrate Black History Month in Seattle – Seattle Met

Black History Month events – Northwest African American Museum

This press release was produced by the Seattle Fire Department. The views expressed here are the author’s own.